Chelsea rekindle title hopes with 8-0 win over Bristol City

Chelsea FC’s women’s team soared to an emphatic 8-0 victory over Bristol City, rekindling their hopes of clinching the Women’s Super League (WSL) title.

The match, which took place at Kingsmeadow, saw Chelsea’s relentless attack overpowering their opponents from start to finish.

Earlier in the day, Arsenal dealt a blow to Manchester City’s aspirations by securing a 2-1 win, dashing their hopes of clinching the title.

This outcome left the door open for Chelsea to capitalise, and they did so in spectacular fashion.

With just a minute left in normal time, Manchester City appeared poised to claim the WSL trophy.

However, a dramatic turn of events altered the title race landscape.

Stina Blackstenius emerged as the hero for Arsenal, scoring a late double to secure the win over Manchester City.

Meanwhile, Chelsea unleashed a relentless offensive onslaught against Bristol City, with goals raining in from all angles.

Guro Reiten🗣️ "We were never going to give up, we were always going to push.

from the first kick today, to the last, we fought for every goal"

— Chelsea Women Daily (@CFCWdaily)

The resounding victory has injected new life into the WSL title race, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.

With Manchester City’s grip on the top spot loosening, Chelsea now find themselves in a prime position to challenge for the title.

Former England midfielder Fara Williams expressed the excitement surrounding the unpredictable nature of the title race, emphasising that the championship remains up for grabs.

Ellen White, ex-England striker, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the competitiveness and unpredictability of the league.

As the season draws to a close, both Chelsea and Manchester City are gearing up for a tense finale.

With just one game remaining, the battle for WSL supremacy promises to deliver edge-of-the-seat excitement and drama till the very end.

With three points away from the top and a game in hand, The Blues have a one-goal difference against Manchester City and will hope to capitalise on that to win the trophy.